Pulsed radiofrequency for pudendal nerve pain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of a procedure called pulsed radiofrequency to treat chronic pain in the pudendal nerve (a nerve in the pelvic area). The goal is to find out if a higher-voltage, longer-duration treatment works better than the standard one.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with pudendal neuralgia based on the Nantes criteria (a specific set of signs and symptoms).
- You have had chronic pudendal pain that did not get better with other treatments, or you could not tolerate those treatments.
- You are either not taking nerve pain medicines, or you have been on a steady dose for at least 3 months before joining.
- You can attend follow-up visits and understand the study information to give your written consent.
- You do not have other conditions (e.g., cancer, autoimmune disease, pregnancy, heart device, or active infection) that would interfere.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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